PRESS. By a figure this word signifies the art of printing. The press is
free.
2. All men have a right to print and publish whatever they may deem
proper, unless by doing so they infringe the rights of another, as in the
case of copyrights, (q.v.) when they may be enjoined. For any injury they
may commit against the public or individuals they may be punished, either by
indictment, or by a civil action at the suit of the party injured, when the
injury has been committed against a private individual. Vide Const. of the
U. S. Amend. art. 1, and Liberty of the Press.

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